Year One Class Mass 

On Thursday, Miss Martin and the Year One students reminded us that God’s love for us is infinite, and we are invited to trust in God. Trust is a building block of any successful relationship. It is a virtue that acknowledges our vulnerabilities. When we feel like we cannot do something on our own, or that our lives are simply too overwhelming we place our trust in others to support us and walk alongside us.  Today we were reminded that when we place our trust in God, we are never truly alone.  

SOUTHERN CROSS  

The current edition of the Catholic newspaper put out by the Archdiocese called,' The Southern Cross,' is available at; The Southern Cross, July 2023  

Naidoc Week 

Last Sunday, a special water ceremony honoured NAIDOC Week. Parishioners were invited to bring a small container of water from their homes (Country) to be blessed. Water blessing is a traditional ritual passed down from the Elders to offer healing and hope. The 2023 theme for NAIDOC Week is "For Our Elders". The artwork above is by western Australian artist Bobbi Lockyer. It depicts the value of Elders and how important they are in passing down traditions and culture to our children and future   Across every generation, First Nations Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in communities and families. First Nations communities use this week to pay their respects to the Elders lost and to those who continue fighting for justice and dignity. It is also a time to celebrate culture, spirituality and community. 

Father of all,​

We pray for our Aboriginal brothers and sisters, asking God to bless our Indigenous races with new hope. We thank you for the gift of the Elders. Help us to share the wisdom of the indigenous culture in honouring Elders all over Australia.​

“Where there is knowledge there are our Elders. Our Elders paved the pathways for us, taught us our knowledge, our history, they passed down their art, stories and wisdom. Our Elders are the foundation of our communities and role models for our children.” Bobby Lockyer  - Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyulnyul & Yawuru artist. 

May we go, with deeper wisdom and renewed understanding, to build a community where equality and respect will flourish among all races.​

We ask this through Christ our Lord.​

Amen

May you walk the earth with deeper wisdom and renewed understanding to build a community where equality and respect will flourish among all races. 

May the young people in your lives enjoy the extra time with you over the coming weeks and may they always, listen, cherish respect and love you as their Elders.

Rosemary Perre
APRIM